Formats and tools

generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.

a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students

create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x

Reference books for 'Conduct pre-movement checks on motive power units' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Carry out pre-start checks

1.1 Allocation of motive power units is checked in conjunction with appropriate personnel

1.2 Motive power unit to be inspected and prepared is located

1.3 Completion of all maintenance activities is confirmed

1.4 Checks for safety controls are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures

1.5 Internal and external integrity checks are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures

1.6 Where required, fluid levels are checked and appropriate action is taken as required

2 Start motive power unit

2.1 Motive power unit is started in accordance with manufacturer instructions and/or organisational procedures, and any faults are recognised, diagnosed, reported and recorded in appropriate records for follow-up

2.2 For critical or serious equipment faults that cannot be readily rectified, motive power unit is shut down, faulty equipment is isolated and tagged, and problem is reported for rectification

2.3 All instruments and gauges are observed, readings are interpreted to confirm effective air and electrical operation, and where a problem is indicated action is taken to determine the cause and to rectify or report the situation

2.4 Where required, fluid levels are rechecked after starting and appropriate action is taken as required

2.5 Pre-movement checks are carried out to ensure motive power unit is braking and powering effectively and is safe to move

3 Complete documentation

3.1 All required documentation concerning inspecting the motive power unit is completed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

3.2 Logbook and other maintenance records on the motive power unit are completed in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

4 Position motive power unit

4.1 Authority to move and position motive power unit is obtained and relevant personnel are advised of intention and procedures

4.2 Relevant personnel are made aware that motive power unit is about to be moved in accordance with organisational procedures

4.3 Motive power unit is operated in accordance with standard procedures and regulatory requirements, and within operating and operational constraints

4.4 Motive power unit is positioned in accordance with operational requirements and directions